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Ownership

FoothillsHabitat for Humanity does not maintain of list of potential homeowners. Currently, the application process is not open. We will accept more applications when we have acquired additional building sites and and are making preparations to build. An open application process is announced on our website and through the local newspapers. The minimum criteria for homeownership and details on how to apply are given at that time.

Habitat Homeowners take pride in the home they help build. Partner families contribute 500 hours of “sweat equity” usually helping build their home or working on another Habitat home. These homeowners work side by side with volunteers and, together, a home is built and friendships are built.

Foothills Habitat for Humanity has a Family Selection Committee which reviews applications, interviews, and makes recommendations regarding the selection of families. Families are selected based on various criteria including:

• Level of need
• Willingness to become partners in the program
• Ability to repay the no-interest loan

A Brush with Kindness is not accepting applications at this time. Please check back with us in February, 2008.

"A BRUSH WITH KINDNESS" IN PLACER COUNTY

On Tuesday November 14, 2006, the Foothills Habitat volunteers fulfill a dream for Marlys Decker. Read the full story from the Press Tribune

What does a lower-income homeowner do when their monthly income won't cover needed home repairs or landscape maintenance issues? Often, there is very little money left over after paying for life’s necessities such as food, clothing, and utility bills but if home repairs and maintenance are postponed for too long, health and safety concerns increase.

Foothills Habitat has started this new program,  called "A Brush With Kindness", which is an extension of our mission to provide safe, decent, and adequate homes for families in need.  A Brush with Kindness began with the Twin Cities, Minneapolis Habitat for Humanity affiliate.  The program assists low-income homeowners with exterior repairs, modifications, or maintenance needs such as painting or landscaping.  Priority will be given to seniors, disabled persons, and single parent households but all very low-income homeowners may apply.